Loony Dook

The Loony Dook takes place on the first day of each new year. Up to a thousand brave people dress up in fancy dress and throw themselves into the freezing cold water of the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, just a few miles out of the Scottish capital. Times vary from year to year depending on the tides.

The Loony Dook has taken place since the mid-1980s but only became part of the official Edinburgh's Hogmanay programme in more recent years. Then organisers Unique Events introduced a registration fee in 2011 of £6, rising to £10 (with booking fee) in 2016.

Registration is online at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay website before the day of the event. Registrations are on a first come, first serve basis and there is no registration on the day of the event.

Dook Time and the Tide

The Dook depends on when tidal conditions are favourable. There is a Dooker parade through the town centre to the water's edge beforehand.